Testing Status of N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone M20172

CASRN:
872-50-4

Formula:
C5-H9-N-O

Synonyms/Common Names

1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidinone (8CI)(9CI)

Known Uses

Solvent, pigment dispersant, petroleum processing, intermediate (HSDB 1990). Associated with tobacco: reported either as a natural component of tobacco, pyrolysis product (in tobacco smoke), or additive for one or more types of tobacco products.